Eight-year-old Dulcie and her best friend Duke have traveled from Vietnam to Italy. Staring at a famous tower in Pisa, Dulcie wonders why it was built so wonky. When she roams around Rome, she isn't impressed by the ruined Colosseum either. To Dulcie, the past is mysterious and very far away. Thankfully, Duke's magical monkey wrench can open a doorway to any place or time. When the monkey takes Dulcie to Pompeii, an exploding volcano brings history to life! In Milan, a very famous painting seems real enough to touch. And when the friends sail through the floating city of Venice, the past seems…mehr
Eight-year-old Dulcie and her best friend Duke have traveled from Vietnam to Italy. Staring at a famous tower in Pisa, Dulcie wonders why it was built so wonky. When she roams around Rome, she isn't impressed by the ruined Colosseum either. To Dulcie, the past is mysterious and very far away. Thankfully, Duke's magical monkey wrench can open a doorway to any place or time. When the monkey takes Dulcie to Pompeii, an exploding volcano brings history to life! In Milan, a very famous painting seems real enough to touch. And when the friends sail through the floating city of Venice, the past seems closer than ever before. Having tried the delicious Italian food, Dulcie has only one question left. What taste of Italy will she and Duke take home? Roaming Through Italy is the second book in a series that encourages its audience to be curious about the world. When studying history at school, children often find the past dry and dusty. Full of colorful illustrations, this vibrant tale brings Italy's Roman ruins to life. Readers will be excited to learn about Pompeii, imagining how it would feel to be there in A.D. 79. They'll picture the giant Colosseum full of gladiator games. And they'll be fascinated to discover Venice, a city that hasn't changed for a thousand years. Based on the author's own experiences, this exciting storybook will give children their own passion for travel. It's essential reading for every young explorer; wherever they may be in the world.
A seasoned traveler, writer, educator, and chef, Paul Kennedy is passionate about experiencing and understanding diverse cultures. In 2018, with a backpack and some inspiration, Paul cashed in his proverbial chips and took off to see the world. The inspiration clearly worked because he never returned. His journey of uncertainty found it's purpose of exploring what the world has to offer only to develop a deep appreciation for the transformative power of travel.Educated at East Carolina University, and Johnson and Wales University, Paul left Park Slope, Brooklyn to travel extensively, and currently resides in Vietnam with his partner. He has family in the United States but feels a greater sense of purpose exploring the world and immersing himself in new environments.In addition to writing, cooking, and traveling, Paul is passionate about teaching and volunteers his time to help others learn and grow. He sees teaching as a two-way exchange, where he can impart knowledge and gain insights from his students.Ultimately, Paul's goal is to inspire people to venture out of their comfort zones, try new foods, explore new places, and connect with people from different backgrounds. He believes that by doing so, individuals can broaden their understanding of the world and create a more compassionate and empathetic society. His writing is purposely geared towards all ages, through different styles of books, to pique the interest of all ages to travel and learn. Once you do that, he feels like everyone will understand each other a little better.
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